Cover Businesswoman and philanthropist Kaye Tinga is the new president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (Photo: CCP/Facebook)
Businesswoman and philanthropist Kaye Tinga is the new president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (Photo: CCP/Facebook)
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Kaye Tinga is replacing childhood educator Michelle Nikki Junia who was the CCP President Ad Interim from September 2023 to March 2024
Kaye Tinga was the 2013 Tatler Philippines’ Most Stylish Lady awardee in the 2014 Tatler Ball. Fondly called the “charity queen”, Tinga co-chairs the Red Charity Gala. This prestigious annual event aims to celebrate local fashion through the works of renowned Filipino designers, including Dennis Lustico, Furne One, Michael Cinco, Cary Santiago, Ezra Santos, Jojie Lloren, Lesley Mobo, Chito Vijandre, Joey Samson, Rajo Laurel, Ivarluski Aseron. Today, she is wearing a new hat as the president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
She will assume the duties of the presidency on June 1, 2024, allowing her time to acclimate to her new role fully. Tinga will take responsibility for the CCP’s operations, working closely with management.
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Above CCP President 2024 Kaye Tinga (Photo: CCP)
CCP President 2024 Kaye Tinga (Photo: CCP)
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The CCP Board of Trustees approved her presidency following her election during the board meeting on May 15, 2024. She became part of the Board after her appointment from Malacañang Palace in April 2024.
The CCP Board of Trustees is headed by its chairman Dr Jaime C Laya, with Margie Moran Floirendo and Carissa Oledan Coscolluela as vice chairs. Also on the Board are real estate magnate Isidro A Consunji, award-winning conductor Jonathan Velasco, PR maven Junie del Mundo, master light designer Felix “Monino” Duque, Atty Gizela M Gonzalez, and entrepreneur Marivic del Pilar.
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A business economics graduate from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and an MBA from Fordham University, she is the co-founder and managing director of W/17, a home furnishing and accessories brand that collaborates with craftsmen from various regions across the Philippines, including Cebu, Cavite, Pampanga, and Dumaguete.
Nurturing the next generation of creative talents, Tinga serves as a board member of MINT College, a business and creative arts college and senior high school that provides an innovative learning experience and empowers young people through its pioneering programs such as music business management, multimedia arts, and film and video.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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